I made this new 100% linen shirt for my husband, at his request.
Using Burda 7767 again, with the usual custom fitting modifications.
The design variations this time are in the collar, there isn’t one!! And in the pocket. I made a double welt pocket with a loop button closure. I included a picture of the inside to prove that it is indeed a working pocket! A clothing feature that I loathe is “fake” pocket designs, such as a welt pocket that isn’t actually a pocket at all, but a decorative detail; massive pet hate.
Of course now I’m looking at that picture and thinking I should go back and properly finish the inside pocket edges with Hong Kong seams… might still do that… I’ve never “learnt” how to make a welt pocket, or followed any instructions on how to make one, as I don’t have any patterns that feature this detail. Instead whenever I’ve wanted to put one in I just follow my instincts and make it up as I go along.
Now, on a related note, I occasionally, not frequently, borrow my husband’s clothes. Well, (sheepishly) he goes to work early, they’re hanging in the wardrobe in all their desirable menswear glory just looking perfect for some outfit I have in my head, and I figure they’re fair game… This is a shirt I can see myself appropriating on a regular basis. Well, for one thing, all the fashion style magazines advise on the essential-ness of “the basic crisp white shirt” in a well-dressed woman’s wardrobe, do you think I have one??!! I need a classic crisp white shirt. Until the time comes when I get around to making one for myself (I have about a zillion projects lined up before I get to that one!) I’m nicking Craig’s new shirt.
Expect to see it in future outfit posts!
Everytime I see a great homesewn men's shirt I feel a pang of guilt that I don't sew for my husband. Nicely done.
I love these kind of shirts without a collar. They look much more casual than regular shirts. I have made several similar ones for boyfriend and mum's boyfriend. Yours looks very professional.
I really love the colloarless style men's shirt.
So nice your husband doesn't mind your wearing his clothes. He'll have to wash it before he wears it so he doesn't smell like a woman.
Trudy
http://www.sewingwithtrudy.blogspot.com
Nice Work! Love the detail!
Oh, I love the pocket detail! I'd love to do these. I too detest non-functional pockets. eek!
I think it is funny that you borrow your husbands shirts – and style them so well! If I tried that … Kevin has a 48 inch chest and the shoulders of a man with a 52 inch chest, and my tiny 34 incher (ona good day) just swims. Quite hilarious! I can't even use that Burda shirt pattern for him – it just doesn't go big enough. phooey. Have a good day!
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